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<p>One of the world&#39;s most versatile and beloved red wines, the merlot grape has enchanted the palates of wine enthusiasts for centuries. With its rich flavours, velvety texture, and approachable nature, merlot holds a special place in the hearts of both connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers alike. French for &#39;little blackbird&#39;, merlot is the name for the grape celebrated by all. Qantas Wine is a proud supporter of excellent Australian wines, including merlot from such excellent producers as <a href="https://wine.qantas.com/c/grant-burge/page-1?sort=featured">Grant Burge</a>, <a href="https://wine.qantas.com/c/taylors/page-1?sort=featured">Taylors</a>, <a href="https://wine.qantas.com/c/dandelion-vineyards/page-1?sort=featured">Dandelion Vineyards</a> and <a href="https://wine.qantas.com/c/angove/page-1?sort=featured">Angove</a>.



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Grant Burge Hillcot Merlot 2022

Grant Burge is a pioneer of Merlot in the Barossa Valley. The soft, supple palate has concentrated flavours of red berries, with soft ripe tannins that add balance to the oak and fruit sweetness. This medium-bodied wine is ready to enjoy now, or can be cellared for 7 to 12 years.

Nightfall Lupus Merlot 2019

Nightfall wines are the epitome of luxury, style and exclusivity. Crafted from a pristine single vineyard site in the heart of Coonawarra.

Grant Burge GB43 Merlot 2023

The GB series wines are a collection to honour the 1865 pioneer, Meshach Burge and his high standard of winemaking that fostered a legacy spanning five generations.

Taylors Promised Land Merlot 2023

This is a medium-bodied wine with a soft, round and gloriously fleshy palate. Delicious flavours of ripe plum, red berries abound with subtle coffee bean also evident.

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Merlot 2023

The heartland of Wolf Blass winemaking, Yellow Label has delivered exceptional quality for over 40 years through an outstanding range of South Australian wines. Yellow Label merlot offers dark fruit aromas of plum and cassis with a touch of oak spice and hints of leafiness. Rich flavours meld well with supple, varietal tannins in an approachable, medium-bodied style with a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Merite Ultra Single Vineyard Merlot 2015

Mount Eyre Merlot Three Ponds 2021

Our first merlot since 2018, as drought and bushfires precluded making this wine in 2019 and 2020. Open fermentation then maturation in French oak. 

Angove Organic Merlot 2021

The Angove Organic Merlot 2021 offers aromas of raspberry and plum characters abound on the nose. This wine has an intriguing palate of dark red fruits is complemented by subtle use of oak providing extra depth of character.

Penley Estate Merlot 2023

Boy, this merlot must be good, don’t give the side eye, we know you only think merlot isn’t cool because of the movie Sideways. It’s juicy, slurpy and uber delicious. Three parcels of merlot have come together to create this modern blend. One fermented in a concrete egg, one as 100 % whole bunch and the final in an open top fermenter. Each piece of the puzzle bringing its own personality to the wine.  Aged together in seasoned French oak puncheons for 3 months. Made by the  award winning team at Penley, what’s not to love.

Oxford Landing Merlot 2022

Oxford Landing in South Australia’s Riverland is an unforgettable place. Just ask the locals. The beautiful River Murray runs through the imposing, red landscape,  filling the community and environment with life and promise. Here, we tend the vineyard that produces our collection of sustainably  produced, affordable, vegan wines. They are a taste of our sun-soaked region to be enjoyed in your home.

Merlot

Grant Burge

Nightfall Wines

Grant Burge

Taylors

Wolf Blass

Merite Wines

Mount Eyre

Angove

Penley Estate

Oxford Landing